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Petey Sarron

Petey Sarron (November 21, 1906 – July 3, 1994) was an American boxer who became a National Boxing Association (NBA) Featherweight Champion on May 11, 1936, defeating Freddie Miller at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2016.

Petey Sarron
Sarron in 1943
Born
Peter Sarron

(1906-11-21)November 21, 1906
Birmingham, Alabama
DiedJuly 3, 1994(1994-07-03) (aged 87)
Miami, Florida
NationalityAmerica
Other namesBirmingham Bomber
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Reach63 in (160 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights156;[1] with the inclusion of newspaper decisions
Wins119
Wins by KO21
Losses24
Draws13

Sarron was a member of the Olympic Team at flyweight in boxing for the United States during the 1924 Summer Olympics. Dave Evans and Jimmy Erwin worked as his managers and promoters. He was best known as a fast, elusive battler, with a windmill attack.

During his career he defeated such opponents as Benny Bass and Frankie Covelli. He lost his World Featherweight Championship to the gifted Henry Armstrong in a sixth-round knockout at Madison Square Garden.[2][3]

Early life

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Pete Sarron was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 21, 1906. Sarron's parents were Syrians who emigrated to Alabama from Lebanon.[4][5][6][7] Like many boxers of his era, he made an early living selling newspapers, beginning at age six.[2][8] Early in life, he found Dave Evans at the Birmingham Boy's Club who mentored him in boxing, and helped manage his career. He would return the favor and support the club after becoming a successful boxer. After High School, he had ambitions to study law and become an attorney.[9][10]

Amateur and early professional career

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Sarron fought future World Flyweight Champion Fidel LaBarba at the age of eighteen in the May 1924 National AAU Flyweight Semi-final and Olympic Trials in Boston. Sarron's performance allowed him to become an alternate for the United States during the 1924 Summer Olympics. He would meet LaBarba again on April 22, 1932, before a crowd of 2,986 at Olympia Stadium in Detroit, losing the NBA World Featherweight elimination bout in a ten-round decision. The decision for LaBarba was not popular with the crowd, though he used a stinging left jab to sufficient effect to win the bout in the opinion of referee Slim McClelland. Sarron had trouble evading the jabs of LaBarba though he made a stronger finish in the last two rounds. LaBarba jabbed frequently with his long left, but tired somewhat in the last two rounds, when Sarron made a stand though his punches lacked the authority to do much damage.[11][12]

Defeating former NBA Flyweight Champion Pinky Silverberg

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On May 25, 1929, Sarron defeated Pinky Silverberg, in an important fifteen round points decision in Melbourne, Australia in the featherweight range at 120 pounds. Silverberg had formerly held the NBA World Flyweight Championship in 1927–8, but had been stripped of the title, and was fighting at the lower featherweight range of 120 with Sarron.

On January 23, 1934, Sarron, at the featherweight range of 128 pounds, met Frankie Covelli at Portner's Arena in Alexandria, Virginia, losing in a ten-round points decision. On March 8, 1935, however, he beat Covelli at the Coliseum in Coral Gables, Florida in a ten-round points decision. In 1940, Covelli would contend for the NBA World Featherweight Title in Washington D.C.[2]

On June 29, 1934, Sarron defeated former British and Canadian World Lightweight Champion Al Foreman on June 29, 1934, at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. Sarron had defeated one of his best known opponents in an early win, but it was to be the last professional bout for Foreman, the Jewish Canadian champion who retired to Montreal. Known for his boxing in the America, Foreman had served two years boxing for the US Army in 1924–26, and had been stationed in Virginia. He continued to fight in the States through 1927, and had fought in Washington D.C. on several previous occasions.[2]

Sarron first met Benny Bass on August 27, 1934, at Griffith Stadium in Washington D.C., winning in a sixth round disqualification. Sarron had a small reach advantage of nearly two inches. He defeated Bass in the next bout on September 24, before 5,000 fans at the Arena in Philadelphia in a ten-round decision. Sarron, who was fouled in the seventh, came back to briefly drop Bass to the floor, and then gain more points in the eighth, reigning a series of blows on the former champion. Sarron took chances with Bass, acting as the aggressor from the start, and boxing a fast-paced bout.[13][14] In December 1929 Bass had taken the World Jr. Lightweight Title.

Bouts with Freddie Miller, NBA Featherweight Champion

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On March 2, 1936, Sarron met Southpaw Freddie Miller at the Coliseum in Coral Gables, Florida losing in a fifteen-round decision. The Referee and one judge scored the fight for Miller with 6 rounds won, 3 tied, and 6 even. Two of the six rounds given to Miller were due to Sarron fouls.[2]

Taking the NBA Featherweight Championship, May 1936

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On May 11, 1936, Sarron first took the National Boxing Association World Featherweight championship from Freddie Miller in a fifteen-round points decision at Griffith Stadium, an American League ball park, in Washington D. C. Before an impressive crowd of 23,000, Sarron swarmed over Miller, came up with an early lead in points, and nearly scored knockouts in the thirteen and fifteenth rounds. Sarron had previously lost to Miller three times. The new champion bobbed and weaved expertly, sometimes ducking close to the floor to avoid the blows of Miller, who seemed to have an advantage in the first four rounds. In the ninth through fifteenth, Sarron showed his strongest advantage.[15] Sarron collected the relatively modest sum of $10,000 for his win.[8]

First defense of NBA Featherweight Title

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Sarron staged his first defense of the World Featherweight Title on July 22, 1936, winning a fifteen-round unanimous decision against Cuban southpaw Baby Manuel at the Sportatorium in Dallas, Texas. In Texas's first championship bout before a crowd of 4,5000, Sarron, though briefly down in the first, punched his way confidently through for the rest of the match and gained a commanding lead in points and a decisive victory.[16]

Win over British lightweight champion Laurie Stevens

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Fighting as a lightweight, on January 16, 1937, Sarron defeated Laurie Stevens in a non-title fight at Wanderer's Stadium in Johannesburg in a twelfth-round knockout. Stevens had taken the South African Lightweight title in 1933 as well as the British Empire Lightweight Championship in January, 1936, only one year before his meeting with Sarron. Stevens was also a former British Olympic boxer.[2]

Sarron challenged champion Freddie Miller again on July 31, 1937, in an important ten round non-title bout in Johannesburg, but lost the decision.[2]

Second defense of NBA Featherweight Title

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Sarron and Miller fought a fierce rematch in an NBA World Featherweight Championship bout two months later on September 4, 1937, before a crowd of 25,000 in Johannesburg and Sarron won a majority decision. Sarron floored Miller twice for a decisive victory. Miller was floored for a count of seven in the sixth round from a left cross by Sarron. In the twelfth, Sarron scored a knockdown with a hard right for a count of three.[17]

Losing the NBA Featherweight Championship, October 1937

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Sarron lost his title to the exceptional black boxing champion Henry Armstrong in a sixth-round knockout on October 29, 1937, before a crowd of 11,847 at Madison Square Garden. Several sources reported it was Sarron's first knockout in twelve years of fighting. Sarron looked in control in the first, but by the second round had been staggered by the blows of Armstrong, who would have won the third but for a low blow dealt to Sarron. Sarron managed to remain even in the fourth but by the fifth was again badly staggered by a blow from Armstrong, who had no trouble ending the bout in the sixth with a left hook to the chin of Sarron who tried vainly to cover with his gloves.[18] The following year the incomparable Armstrong took both the World Welterweight and World Lightweight Championships.

Sarron retired from boxing on July 17, 1939, after losing his last bout, a ten-round points decision against Sammy Angott at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Life after boxing

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During his life, Sarron enjoyed reading golfing, and fishing, and had ambitions to become an attorney and study law. He was studious and articulate for a young man who chose boxing as a profession.

In late 1953, he became the Secretary of the Miami Boxing Commission.[19] He married Patrinilla "Pat" Farah, who was also of Lebanese/Syrian descent. The couple had two boys, Peter and Ronald. Throughout his life, Sarron maintained a very close relationship with his family. During the 1960s, Sarron worked as an enforcement agent for the Florida Beverage Department, enforcing state and federal tobacco laws. He eventually retired in Miami and died there at age 87 on July 3, 1994.[20]

Achievements and honors

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Sarron was featured on the cover of the November 1936 The Ring magazine.[21]

He was an inductee into the 2016 International Boxing Hall of Fame.[2]

Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[1] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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156 fights 101 wins 23 losses
By knockout 21 1
By decision 78 18
By disqualification 2 4
Draws 12
Newspaper decisions/draws 20

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
156 Loss 101–23–12 (20) Sammy Angott PTS 10 Jul 17, 1939 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155 Win 101–22–12 (20) Yucatán Kid MD 10 Jun 15, 1939 City Stadium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
154 Win 100–22–12 (20) Wishy Jones NWS 10 Mar 30, 1939 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
153 Win 100–22–12 (19) Yucatán Kid PTS 10 Dec 16, 1938 Beach Arena, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
152 Win 99–22–12 (19) Mike Gamiere PTS 10 Dec 5, 1938 Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
151 Win 98–22–12 (19) Yucatán Kid PTS 15 Oct 3, 1938 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
150 Win 97–22–12 (19) Lou Gevinson PTS 10 May 20, 1938 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
149 Win 96–22–12 (19) Joey Green NWS 10 Apr 11, 1938 American Legion Arena, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
148 Win 96–22–12 (18) Joey Temmes PTS 10 Mar 15, 1938 Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
147 Win 95–22–12 (18) Bobby Britton PTS 10 Feb 15, 1938 Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
146 Win 94–22–12 (18) Ray Ingram PTS 10 Dec 20, 1937 City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
145 Win 93–22–12 (18) Carl Guggino PTS 10 Dec 8, 1937 Hippodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
144 Loss 92–22–12 (18) Henry Armstrong KO 6 (15) Oct 29, 1937 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost NBA and The Ring featherweight titles;
For vacant NYSAC featherweight titles
143 Win 92–21–12 (18) Teddy Braun PTS 10 Sep 9, 1937 Old Drill Hall, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
142 Win 91–21–12 (18) Freddie Miller PTS 12 Sep 4, 1937 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Retained NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
141 Loss 90–21–12 (18) Freddie Miller PTS 10 Jul 31, 1937 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
140 Loss 90–20–12 (18) Harry Mizler DQ 1 (10) May 6, 1937 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Sarron struck Mizler a low blow in the first round of a scheduled ten-rounder and was disqualified
139 Loss 90–19–12 (18) Dave Crowley DQ 9 (10) May 6, 1937 Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England Sarron DQ'd for hitting with an open glove after repeated warnings
138 Win 90–18–12 (18) Harry Mizler PTS 10 Apr 15, 1937 Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England
137 Win 89–18–12 (18) Andy Martin KO 5 (12) Feb 27, 1937 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
136 Win 88–18–12 (18) Lawrence Stevens KO 12 (12) Jan 16, 1937 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
135 Draw 87–18–12 (18) Nick Camarata PTS 10 Sep 14, 1936 City Stadium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
134 Win 87–18–11 (18) Jackie Carter PTS 10 Aug 26, 1936 Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
133 Win 86–18–11 (18) Davey Abad PTS 10 Jul 31, 1936 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
132 Win 85–18–11 (18) Baby Manuel UD 15 Jul 22, 1936 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S. Retained NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
131 Win 84–18–11 (18) Bobby Dean KO 5 (10) Jul 7, 1936 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
130 Win 83–18–11 (18) Lloyd Pine PTS 10 Jun 23, 1936 League Park, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
129 Win 82–18–11 (18) Nick Camarata PTS 10 Jun 15, 1936 Jai Alai Fronton, Arabi, Louisiana, U.S.
128 Win 81–18–11 (18) Freddie Miller MD 15 May 11, 1936 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S. Won NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
127 Loss 80–18–11 (18) Freddie Miller PTS 15 Mar 2, 1936 Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S. For NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
126 Win 80–17–11 (18) Carl Guggino PTS 10 Jan 16, 1936 Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
125 Draw 79–17–11 (18) Carl Guggino PTS 10 Dec 5, 1935 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
124 Win 79–17–10 (18) Jimmy McNamara PTS 10 Nov 28, 1935 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
123 Win 78–17–10 (18) Andy Martin NWS 10 Nov 6, 1935 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
122 Win 78–17–10 (17) California Joe Rivers PTS 10 Sep 30, 1935 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
121 Win 77–17–10 (17) Young Chocolate UD 10 Sep 14, 1935 Rose Gardens Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
120 Win 76–17–10 (17) Joey Temmes PTS 10 Aug 12, 1935 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
119 Win 75–17–10 (17) California Joe Rivers PTS 10 Mar 25, 1935 Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
118 Win 74–17–10 (17) Frankie Covelli PTS 10 Mar 8, 1935 Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
117 Win 73–17–10 (17) Baby Manuel PTS 10 Feb 25, 1935 Beach Arena, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
116 Win 72–17–10 (17) Patsy Severo PTS 10 Feb 18, 1935 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
115 Win 71–17–10 (17) California Joe Rivers PTS 10 Jan 28, 1935 Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
114 Win 70–17–10 (17) Frankie Wallace PTS 10 Oct 15, 1934 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113 Win 69–17–10 (17) Benny Bass MD 10 Sep 24, 1934 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112 Win 68–17–10 (17) Benny Bass DQ 6 (10) Aug 27, 1934 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
111 Win 67–17–10 (17) Al Foreman SD 10 Jun 29, 1934 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
110 Loss 66–17–10 (17) Lew Feldman PTS 8 May 11, 1934 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
109 Win 66–16–10 (17) Ray Schneider PTS 10 Mar 27, 1934 Duval County Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
108 Win 65–16–10 (17) Bucky Burton PTS 12 Mar 12, 1934 Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
107 Loss 64–16–10 (17) Bucky Burton SD 10 Feb 19, 1934 Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
106 Loss 64–15–10 (17) Freddie Miller PTS 10 Feb 7, 1934 Music Hall Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
105 Loss 64–14–10 (17) Frankie Covelli PTS 10 Jan 23, 1934 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
104 Win 64–13–10 (17) Bucky Burton PTS 10 Dec 11, 1933 Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
103 Win 63–13–10 (17) Varias Milling PTS 10 Nov 28, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
102 Loss 62–13–10 (17) Freddie Miller UD 10 Nov 1, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
101 Win 62–12–10 (17) Eddie Burl PTS 10 Oct 17, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
100 Win 61–12–10 (17) Mickey Genaro PTS 10 Sep 20, 1933 Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
99 Draw 60–12–10 (17) Eddie Burl PTS 10 Aug 15, 1933 Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
98 Loss 60–12–9 (17) Eddie Burl PTS 10 Jul 18, 1933 Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
97 Win 60–11–9 (17) Johnny Farr PTS 8 Jun 6, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
96 Win 59–11–9 (17) Johnny Datto NWS 10 Jun 1, 1933 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
95 Win 59–11–9 (16) Johnny Datto TKO 1 (10) May 12, 1933 Northside Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94 Draw 58–11–9 (16) Tommy Paul PTS 10 May 9, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
93 Draw 58–11–8 (16) Tommy Paul MD 8 Apr 25, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
92 Win 58–11–7 (16) Miki Gelb PTS 8 Mar 28, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
91 Win 57–11–7 (16) Benny Schwartz KO 7 (8) Mar 7, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
90 Win 56–11–7 (16) Frankie DeAngelo TKO 7 (8) Feb 14, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
89 Draw 55–11–7 (16) Charley Van Reedon PTS 10 Jan 25, 1933 Duval County Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
88 Loss 55–11–6 (16) Harry Sankey PTS 10 Apr 29, 1932 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
87 Loss 55–10–6 (16) Fidel LaBarba PTS 10 Apr 22, 1932 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
86 Win 55–9–6 (16) Chico Cisneros PTS 10 Mar 24, 1932 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
85 Draw 54–9–6 (16) Chico Cisneros PTS 10 Feb 25, 1932 Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
84 Win 54–9–5 (16) Charley Van Reedon KO 1 (10) Feb 11, 1932 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
83 Win 53–9–5 (16) Mickey Genaro UD 10 Jan 19, 1932 Duval County Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
82 Win 52–9–5 (16) Gilbert Castillo PTS 10 Nov 26, 1931 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
81 Win 51–9–5 (16) Charley Van Reedon PTS 10 Nov 17, 1931 Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
80 Win 50–9–5 (16) Midget Mike O'Dowd TKO 3 (10) Nov 9, 1931 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
79 Win 49–9–5 (16) Eddie Burl PTS 10 Nov 4, 1931 Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
78 Win 48–9–5 (16) Gilbert Castillo PTS 10 Jul 24, 1931 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
77 Win 47–9–5 (16) Gilbert Castillo PTS 10 Jul 10, 1931 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
76 Draw 46–9–5 (16) Midget Mike O'Dowd PTS 8 Jul 4, 1931 American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
75 Win 46–9–4 (16) Babe Ruth PTS 10 Jun 11, 1931 American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
74 Win 45–9–4 (16) Davey Abad NWS 10 Jun 8, 1931 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
73 Win 45–9–4 (15) Mickey Genaro NWS 10 Apr 27, 1931 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
72 Win 45–9–4 (14) Tony Leto KO 4 (10) Mar 16, 1931 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
71 Win 44–9–4 (14) Emil Paluso NWS 10 Feb 2, 1931 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
70 Win 44–9–4 (13) Johnnie Leckie PTS 15 Aug 5, 1930 Opera House, Palmerston North, New Zealand
69 Win 43–9–4 (13) Sammy Shack PTS 15 Jun 21, 1930 Kensington Drill Hall, Dunedin, New Zealand
68 Loss 42–9–4 (13) Tommy Donovan PTS 15 May 3, 1930 Speedway Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand
67 Loss 42–8–4 (13) Tommy Donovan PTS 15 Mar 29, 1930 Kilbirnie Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
66 Loss 42–7–4 (13) Tommy Donovan DQ 7 (15) Mar 15, 1930 Western Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand
65 Win 42–6–4 (13) Johnnie Leckie PTS 15 Feb 4, 1930 Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand
64 Win 41–6–4 (13) Johnnie Leckie PTS 15 Jan 1, 1930 Municipal Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
63 Win 40–6–4 (13) Billy Grime TKO 14 (15) Dec 27, 1929 Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
62 Win 39–6–4 (13) Billy Grime TKO 14 (15) Dec 17, 1929 Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand
61 Win 38–6–4 (13) Jack Jones TKO 11 (15) Dec 2, 1929 Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand
60 Win 37–6–4 (13) Billy Grime PTS 15 Nov 8, 1929 Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
59 Win 36–6–4 (13) Billy Grime RTD 9 (15) Oct 12, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
58 Loss 35–6–4 (13) Billy Grime PTS 15 Sep 7, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
57 Draw 35–5–4 (13) Dick Corbett PTS 15 Aug 14, 1929 Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
56 Win 35–5–3 (13) Johnnie Leckie KO 13 (15) Jul 27, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
55 Win 34–5–3 (13) Young Siki PTS 15 Jul 20, 1929 West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
54 Loss 33–5–3 (13) Johnnie Leckie PTS 15 Jun 22, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
53 Win 33–4–3 (13) Pinky Silverberg PTS 15 May 25, 1929 West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
52 Win 32–4–3 (13) Charlie Glasson KO 5 (15) May 11, 1929 West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
51 Loss 31–4–3 (13) Mickey Gill PTS 10 Mar 6, 1929 Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
50 Win 31–3–3 (13) Johnny Erickson NWS 6 Jan 18, 1929 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
49 Win 31–3–3 (12) Emil Paluso NWS 10 Dec 3, 1928 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
48 Win 31–3–3 (11) Jimmy McDermott PTS 10 Nov 1, 1928 American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
47 Win 30–3–3 (11) Harry Forbes PTS 10 Oct 18, 1928 American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
46 Win 29–3–3 (11) Benny Schwartz NWS 10 Oct 9, 1928 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
45 Loss 29–3–3 (10) Emil Paluso PTS 10 Sep 21, 1928 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
44 Win 29–2–3 (10) Kid Pancho PTS 12 Sep 7, 1928 Market Square Garden, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
43 Win 28–2–3 (10) Mike Sansone PTS 10 Aug 23, 1928 American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
42 Win 27–2–3 (10) Mike Sansone PTS 10 Aug 2, 1928 American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
41 Win 26–2–3 (10) Kid Pancho PTS 10 Jul 9, 1928 Market Square Garden, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
40 Win 25–2–3 (10) Joe Lucas NWS 10 Jun 4, 1928 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
39 Win 25–2–3 (9) Quina Lee KO 8 (10) May 21, 1928 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
38 Win 24–2–3 (9) Mickey Gill PTS 8 Apr 9, 1928 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
37 Win 23–2–3 (9) Joe Lucas PTS 10 Apr 3, 1928 Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
36 Win 22–2–3 (9) Jackie Daley NWS 10 Mar 26, 1928 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
35 Win 22–2–3 (8) Pinky May NWS 10 Feb 27, 1928 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
34 Win 22–2–3 (7) Dudley Stadler TKO 6 (12) Feb 19, 1928 Hi-Way Park, Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.
33 Draw 21–2–3 (7) Pinky May PTS 10 Jan 26, 1928 Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
32 Win 21–2–2 (7) Steve Stetson KO 2 (10) Jan 16, 1928 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
31 Win 20–2–2 (7) Bobby Binckley PTS 10 Dec 15, 1927 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
30 Win 19–2–2 (7) Johnny Franks PTS 8 Nov 28, 1927 Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
29 Win 18–2–2 (7) Steve Stetson NWS 10 Nov 21, 1927 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
28 Win 18–2–2 (6) Leroy Dougan PTS 8 Oct 31, 1927 Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
27 Win 17–2–2 (6) Memphis Pal Moore PTS 8 Oct 17, 1927 Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
26 Win 16–2–2 (6) Bud Harris KO 4 (10) Oct 3, 1927 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
25 Win 15–2–2 (6) Tony Leto DQ 3 (10) Sep 12, 1927 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S. Leto was disqualified for punching low
24 Win 14–2–2 (6) Tony Leto PTS 10 Aug 22, 1927 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
23 Win 13–2–2 (6) Benny Regan NWS 10 Aug 4, 1927 Stalllworth Casino, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
22 Win 13–2–2 (5) Memphis Pal Moore NWS 10 Aug 1, 1927 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
21 Win 13–2–2 (4) Leroy Dougan NWS 10 Jul 18, 1927 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
20 Win 13–2–2 (3) Benny Regan PTS 10 Jul 4, 1927 Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
19 Win 12–2–2 (3) Benny Regan PTS 10 May 16, 1927 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
18 Win 11–2–2 (3) Bud Harris PTS 10 Apr 25, 1927 Masonic Temple, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
17 Win 10–2–2 (3) Leroy Jordan KO 3 (10) Apr 11, 1927 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
16 Win 9–2–2 (3) Tommy Williams PTS 6 Apr 2, 1927 Race Track Arena, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
15 Win 8–2–2 (3) Happy Atherton MD 10 Mar 18, 1927 Legion Arena, Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
14 Draw 7–2–2 (3) Tony Leto PTS 10 Dec 23, 1926 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
13 Win 7–2–1 (3) Johnny Moore PTS 10 Dec 9, 1926 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
12 Win 6–2–1 (3) Harry Allen PTS 10 Oct 28, 1926 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
11 Loss 5–2–1 (3) Genaro Pino PTS 10 Sep 9, 1926 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
10 Draw 5–1–1 (3) Genaro Pino PTS 10 Aug 26, 1926 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
9 Win 5–1 (3) Mutt Griffin NWS 10 Jul 29, 1926 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
8 Draw 4–1 (3) Mickey Gill NWS 10 Nov 23, 1925 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
7 Loss 4–1 (2) Mickey Gill NWS 10 Nov 2, 1925 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
6 Win 4–1 (1) Battling Dick Bowden KO 1 (10) Oct 26, 1925 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
5 Loss 3–1 (1) Red Keenan DQ 6 (10) Sep 7, 1925 Biscayne Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
4 Win 3–0 (1) Billy Cecil NWS 8 Feb 13, 1925 Stansanco A.C., Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Red Burke PTS 10 Dec 3, 1924 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Dude Gustin PTS 8 Dec 2, 1924 Gulf State Steel YMCA, Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Red Burke PTS 10 Oct 20, 1924 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.

Unofficial record

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156 fights 119 wins 24 losses
By knockout 21 1
By decision 96 19
By disqualification 2 4
Draws 13

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
156 Loss 119–24–13 Sammy Angott PTS 10 Jul 17, 1939 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155 Win 119–23–13 Yucatán Kid MD 10 Jun 15, 1939 City Stadium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
154 Win 118–23–13 Wishy Jones NWS 10 Mar 30, 1939 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
153 Win 117–23–13 Yucatán Kid PTS 10 Dec 16, 1938 Beach Arena, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
152 Win 116–23–13 Mike Gamiere PTS 10 Dec 5, 1938 Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
151 Win 115–23–13 Yucatán Kid PTS 15 Oct 3, 1938 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
150 Win 114–23–13 Lou Gevinson PTS 10 May 20, 1938 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
149 Win 113–23–13 Joey Green NWS 10 Apr 11, 1938 American Legion Arena, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
148 Win 112–23–13 Joey Temmes PTS 10 Mar 15, 1938 Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
147 Win 111–23–13 Bobby Britton PTS 10 Feb 15, 1938 Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
146 Win 110–23–13 Ray Ingram PTS 10 Dec 20, 1937 City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
145 Win 109–23–13 Carl Guggino PTS 10 Dec 8, 1937 Hippodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
144 Loss 108–23–13 Henry Armstrong KO 6 (15) Oct 29, 1937 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost NBA and The Ring featherweight titles;
For vacant NYSAC featherweight titles
143 Win 108–22–13 Teddy Braun PTS 10 Sep 9, 1937 Old Drill Hall, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
142 Win 107–22–13 Freddie Miller PTS 12 Sep 4, 1937 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Retained NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
141 Loss 106–22–13 Freddie Miller PTS 10 Jul 31, 1937 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
140 Loss 106–21–13 Harry Mizler DQ 1 (10) May 6, 1937 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Sarron struck Mizler a low blow in the first round of a scheduled ten-rounder and was disqualified
139 Loss 106–20–13 Dave Crowley DQ 9 (10) May 6, 1937 Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England Sarron DQ'd for hitting with an open glove after repeated warnings
138 Win 106–19–13 Harry Mizler PTS 10 Apr 15, 1937 Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England
137 Win 105–19–13 Andy Martin KO 5 (12) Feb 27, 1937 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
136 Win 104–19–13 Lawrence Stevens KO 12 (12) Jan 16, 1937 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
135 Draw 103–19–13 Nick Camarata PTS 10 Sep 14, 1936 City Stadium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
134 Win 103–19–12 Jackie Carter PTS 10 Aug 26, 1936 Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
133 Win 102–19–12 Davey Abad PTS 10 Jul 31, 1936 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
132 Win 101–19–12 Baby Manuel UD 15 Jul 22, 1936 Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S. Retained NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
131 Win 100–19–12 Bobby Dean KO 5 (10) Jul 7, 1936 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
130 Win 99–19–12 Lloyd Pine PTS 10 Jun 23, 1936 League Park, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
129 Win 98–19–12 Nick Camarata PTS 10 Jun 15, 1936 Jai Alai Fronton, Arabi, Louisiana, U.S.
128 Win 97–19–12 Freddie Miller MD 15 May 11, 1936 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S. Won NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
127 Loss 96–19–12 Freddie Miller PTS 15 Mar 2, 1936 Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S. For NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
126 Win 96–18–12 Carl Guggino PTS 10 Jan 16, 1936 Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
125 Draw 95–18–12 Carl Guggino PTS 10 Dec 5, 1935 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
124 Win 95–18–11 Jimmy McNamara PTS 10 Nov 28, 1935 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
123 Win 94–18–11 Andy Martin NWS 10 Nov 6, 1935 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
122 Win 93–18–11 California Joe Rivers PTS 10 Sep 30, 1935 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
121 Win 92–18–11 Young Chocolate UD 10 Sep 14, 1935 Rose Gardens Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
120 Win 91–18–11 Joey Temmes PTS 10 Aug 12, 1935 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
119 Win 90–18–11 California Joe Rivers PTS 10 Mar 25, 1935 Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
118 Win 89–18–11 Frankie Covelli PTS 10 Mar 8, 1935 Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
117 Win 88–18–11 Baby Manuel PTS 10 Feb 25, 1935 Beach Arena, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
116 Win 87–18–11 Patsy Severo PTS 10 Feb 18, 1935 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
115 Win 86–18–11 California Joe Rivers PTS 10 Jan 28, 1935 Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
114 Win 85–18–11 Frankie Wallace PTS 10 Oct 15, 1934 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113 Win 84–18–11 Benny Bass MD 10 Sep 24, 1934 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112 Win 83–18–11 Benny Bass DQ 6 (10) Aug 27, 1934 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
111 Win 82–18–11 Al Foreman SD 10 Jun 29, 1934 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
110 Loss 81–18–11 Lew Feldman PTS 8 May 11, 1934 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
109 Win 81–17–11 Ray Schneider PTS 10 Mar 27, 1934 Duval County Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
108 Win 80–17–11 Bucky Burton PTS 12 Mar 12, 1934 Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
107 Loss 79–17–11 Bucky Burton SD 10 Feb 19, 1934 Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
106 Loss 79–16–11 Freddie Miller PTS 10 Feb 7, 1934 Music Hall Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
105 Loss 79–15–11 Frankie Covelli PTS 10 Jan 23, 1934 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
104 Win 79–14–11 Bucky Burton PTS 10 Dec 11, 1933 Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
103 Win 78–14–11 Varias Milling PTS 10 Nov 28, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
102 Loss 77–14–11 Freddie Miller UD 10 Nov 1, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
101 Win 77–13–11 Eddie Burl PTS 10 Oct 17, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
100 Win 76–13–11 Mickey Genaro PTS 10 Sep 20, 1933 Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
99 Draw 75–13–11 Eddie Burl PTS 10 Aug 15, 1933 Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
98 Loss 75–13–10 Eddie Burl PTS 10 Jul 18, 1933 Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
97 Win 75–12–10 Johnny Farr PTS 8 Jun 6, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
96 Win 74–12–10 Johnny Datto NWS 10 Jun 1, 1933 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
95 Win 73–12–10 Johnny Datto TKO 1 (10) May 12, 1933 Northside Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94 Draw 72–12–10 Tommy Paul PTS 10 May 9, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
93 Draw 72–12–9 Tommy Paul MD 8 Apr 25, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
92 Win 72–12–8 Miki Gelb PTS 8 Mar 28, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
91 Win 71–12–8 Benny Schwartz KO 7 (8) Mar 7, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
90 Win 70–12–8 Frankie DeAngelo TKO 7 (8) Feb 14, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
89 Draw 69–12–8 Charley Van Reedon PTS 10 Jan 25, 1933 Duval County Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
88 Loss 69–12–7 Harry Sankey PTS 10 Apr 29, 1932 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
87 Loss 69–11–7 Fidel LaBarba PTS 10 Apr 22, 1932 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
86 Win 69–10–7 Chico Cisneros PTS 10 Mar 24, 1932 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
85 Draw 68–10–7 Chico Cisneros PTS 10 Feb 25, 1932 Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
84 Win 68–10–6 Charley Van Reedon KO 1 (10) Feb 11, 1932 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
83 Win 67–10–6 Mickey Genaro UD 10 Jan 19, 1932 Duval County Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
82 Win 66–10–6 Gilbert Castillo PTS 10 Nov 26, 1931 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
81 Win 65–10–6 Charley Van Reedon PTS 10 Nov 17, 1931 Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
80 Win 64–10–6 Midget Mike O'Dowd TKO 3 (10) Nov 9, 1931 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
79 Win 63–10–6 Eddie Burl PTS 10 Nov 4, 1931 Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
78 Win 62–10–6 Gilbert Castillo PTS 10 Jul 24, 1931 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
77 Win 61–10–6 Gilbert Castillo PTS 10 Jul 10, 1931 Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
76 Draw 60–10–6 Midget Mike O'Dowd PTS 8 Jul 4, 1931 American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
75 Win 60–10–5 Babe Ruth PTS 10 Jun 11, 1931 American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
74 Win 59–10–5 Davey Abad NWS 10 Jun 8, 1931 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
73 Win 58–10–5 Mickey Genaro NWS 10 Apr 27, 1931 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
72 Win 57–10–5 Tony Leto KO 4 (10) Mar 16, 1931 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
71 Win 56–10–5 Emil Paluso NWS 10 Feb 2, 1931 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
70 Win 55–10–5 Johnnie Leckie PTS 15 Aug 5, 1930 Opera House, Palmerston North, New Zealand
69 Win 54–10–5 Sammy Shack PTS 15 Jun 21, 1930 Kensington Drill Hall, Dunedin, New Zealand
68 Loss 53–10–5 Tommy Donovan PTS 15 May 3, 1930 Speedway Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand
67 Loss 53–9–5 Tommy Donovan PTS 15 Mar 29, 1930 Kilbirnie Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
66 Loss 53–8–5 Tommy Donovan DQ 7 (15) Mar 15, 1930 Western Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand
65 Win 53–7–5 Johnnie Leckie PTS 15 Feb 4, 1930 Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand
64 Win 52–7–5 Johnnie Leckie PTS 15 Jan 1, 1930 Municipal Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
63 Win 51–7–5 Billy Grime TKO 14 (15) Dec 27, 1929 Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
62 Win 50–7–5 Billy Grime TKO 14 (15) Dec 17, 1929 Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand
61 Win 49–7–5 Jack Jones TKO 11 (15) Dec 2, 1929 Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand
60 Win 48–7–5 Billy Grime PTS 15 Nov 8, 1929 Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
59 Win 47–7–5 Billy Grime RTD 9 (15) Oct 12, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
58 Loss 46–7–5 Billy Grime PTS 15 Sep 7, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
57 Draw 46–6–5 Dick Corbett PTS 15 Aug 14, 1929 Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
56 Win 46–6–4 Johnnie Leckie KO 13 (15) Jul 27, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
55 Win 45–6–4 Young Siki PTS 15 Jul 20, 1929 West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
54 Loss 44–6–4 Johnnie Leckie PTS 15 Jun 22, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
53 Win 44–5–4 Pinky Silverberg PTS 15 May 25, 1929 West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
52 Win 43–5–4 Charlie Glasson KO 5 (15) May 11, 1929 West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
51 Loss 42–5–4 Mickey Gill PTS 10 Mar 6, 1929 Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
50 Win 42–4–4 Johnny Erickson NWS 6 Jan 18, 1929 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
49 Win 41–4–4 Emil Paluso NWS 10 Dec 3, 1928 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
48 Win 40–4–4 Jimmy McDermott PTS 10 Nov 1, 1928 American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
47 Win 39–4–4 Harry Forbes PTS 10 Oct 18, 1928 American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
46 Win 38–4–4 Benny Schwartz NWS 10 Oct 9, 1928 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
45 Loss 37–4–4 Emil Paluso PTS 10 Sep 21, 1928 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
44 Win 37–3–4 Kid Pancho PTS 12 Sep 7, 1928 Market Square Garden, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
43 Win 36–3–4 Mike Sansone PTS 10 Aug 23, 1928 American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
42 Win 35–3–4 Mike Sansone PTS 10 Aug 2, 1928 American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
41 Win 34–3–4 Kid Pancho PTS 10 Jul 9, 1928 Market Square Garden, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
40 Win 33–3–4 Joe Lucas NWS 10 Jun 4, 1928 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
39 Win 32–3–4 Quina Lee KO 8 (10) May 21, 1928 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
38 Win 31–3–4 Mickey Gill PTS 8 Apr 9, 1928 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
37 Win 30–3–4 Joe Lucas PTS 10 Apr 3, 1928 Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
36 Win 29–3–4 Jackie Daley NWS 10 Mar 26, 1928 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
35 Win 28–3–4 Pinky May NWS 10 Feb 27, 1928 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
34 Win 27–3–4 Dudley Stadler TKO 6 (12) Feb 19, 1928 Hi-Way Park, Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.
33 Draw 26–3–4 Pinky May PTS 10 Jan 26, 1928 Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
32 Win 26–3–3 Steve Stetson KO 2 (10) Jan 16, 1928 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
31 Win 25–3–3 Bobby Binckley PTS 10 Dec 15, 1927 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
30 Win 24–3–3 Johnny Franks PTS 8 Nov 28, 1927 Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
29 Win 23–3–3 Steve Stetson NWS 10 Nov 21, 1927 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
28 Win 22–3–3 Leroy Dougan PTS 8 Oct 31, 1927 Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
27 Win 21–3–3 Memphis Pal Moore PTS 8 Oct 17, 1927 Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
26 Win 20–3–3 Bud Harris KO 4 (10) Oct 3, 1927 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
25 Win 19–3–3 Tony Leto DQ 3 (10) Sep 12, 1927 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S. Leto was disqualified for punching low
24 Win 18–3–3 Tony Leto PTS 10 Aug 22, 1927 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
23 Win 17–3–3 Benny Regan NWS 10 Aug 4, 1927 Stalllworth Casino, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
22 Win 16–3–3 Memphis Pal Moore NWS 10 Aug 1, 1927 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
21 Win 15–3–3 Leroy Dougan NWS 10 Jul 18, 1927 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
20 Win 14–3–3 Benny Regan PTS 10 Jul 4, 1927 Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
19 Win 13–3–3 Benny Regan PTS 10 May 16, 1927 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
18 Win 12–3–3 Bud Harris PTS 10 Apr 25, 1927 Masonic Temple, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
17 Win 11–3–3 Leroy Jordan KO 3 (10) Apr 11, 1927 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
16 Win 10–3–3 Tommy Williams PTS 6 Apr 2, 1927 Race Track Arena, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
15 Win 9–3–3 Happy Atherton MD 10 Mar 18, 1927 Legion Arena, Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
14 Draw 8–3–3 Tony Leto PTS 10 Dec 23, 1926 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
13 Win 8–3–2 Johnny Moore PTS 10 Dec 9, 1926 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
12 Win 7–3–2 Harry Allen PTS 10 Oct 28, 1926 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
11 Loss 6–3–2 Genaro Pino PTS 10 Sep 9, 1926 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
10 Draw 6–2–2 Genaro Pino PTS 10 Aug 26, 1926 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
9 Win 6–2–1 Mutt Griffin NWS 10 Jul 29, 1926 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
8 Draw 5–2–1 Mickey Gill NWS 10 Nov 23, 1925 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
7 Loss 5–2 Mickey Gill NWS 10 Nov 2, 1925 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Battling Dick Bowden KO 1 (10) Oct 26, 1925 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
5 Loss 4–1 Red Keenan DQ 6 (10) Sep 7, 1925 Biscayne Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Billy Cecil NWS 8 Feb 13, 1925 Stansanco A.C., Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Red Burke PTS 10 Dec 3, 1924 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Dude Gustin PTS 8 Dec 2, 1924 Gulf State Steel YMCA, Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Red Burke PTS 10 Oct 20, 1924 Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.

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References

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  3. ^ "Petey Saron". Cyber Boxing Zone. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
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  8. ^ a b "Syrian Battler Defeats Miller", The Mason City Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, pg. 38, 12 May 1936
  9. ^ "Loses to Learn Than Wins Boxing", The Evening Independent, Masillon, Ohio, pg. 18, 15 May 1936
  10. ^ "Petey Saron Wants to Become Attorney", The Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach, Florida, pg. 9, 13 May 1936
  11. ^ "Feathers Clashing in Semi-Final Bouts", Lansing State Journal, Lansing, Michigan, pg. 25, 29 April 1932
  12. ^ Edgar, W.W., "Coast Veteran Easily Beats Petey Sarron", Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan, pg. 11, 23 April 1932
  13. ^ "Second Bout", The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, pg. 12, 25 September 1934
  14. ^ "Benny Bass in Close Battle Before 5000", The Evening News, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 15, 25 September 1934
  15. ^ "Sarron Wrests Championship from Miller", The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, pg. 16, 12 May 1936
  16. ^ "Petey Sarron Defends Title", "Reno Gazette-Journal", Reno, Nevada, pg. 13, 23 July 1936
  17. ^ "Miller All But Knocked Out in Bout with Petey Sarron", The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, pg. 12, 5 September 1937
  18. ^ "Henry Armstrong Kayoes Petey Saron", Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California, pg. 8, 30 October 1937
  19. ^ The Ring, Dec. 1953, p. 63.
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